Scope
Reference
205_26
Description
ESPO catalogue framework for the supply of Electrical Appliances (white and brown goods), including but not limited to; washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, kettles, irons, televisions, visualisers, touchscreens, cameras, and two-way radios. For delivery as stock items to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester, and for direct delivery to individual ESPO customer establishments throughout the UK.
The Framework is divided into 4 lots.
Please refer to the tender documents for further details - the closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon) on 10 November 2025.
To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed):
(a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '205_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen).
Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £12,680,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 24 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales.
Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.
Main procurement category
Goods
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Electrical Appliances
Description
Supply of domestic electrical appliances for delivery as stock items to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester, and for direct delivery to individual ESPO customer establishments throughout the UK.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 32324000 - Televisions
- 39711000 - Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs
- 39713000 - Electrical domestic appliances for cleaning; smoothing irons
- 39717000 - Fans and air-conditioning appliances
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Audio, Visual and Presentation Equipment
Description
Supply of consumer and educational audio/visual products for delivery as stock items to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester, and for direct delivery to individual ESPO customer establishments throughout the UK.
Products to include (but not be limited to):
• Visualisers
• Interactive touchscreens
• Headphone sets
• Headphone and CD/radio/cassette player sets
• Audio players
• PA systems
• SVGA/XGA/WXGA multimedia projectors
• Full HD/3D multimedia projectors
• Short throw projectors
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 30231320 - Touch screen monitors
- 32321000 - Television projection equipment
- 32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers
- 32351000 - Accessories for sound and video equipment
- 38652120 - Video projectors
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Cameras and Photographic Equipment
Description
Supply of photographic cameras and associated equipment for direct delivery to individual ESPO customer establishments throughout the UK.
Products to include (but not be limited to):
• Compact digital cameras
• Digital SLR cameras
• Camcorders
• Associated equipment
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £100,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 38650000 - Photographic equipment
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Two-Way Radios
Description
Supply and delivery of two-way radios directly to individual ESPO customer establishments throughout the UK.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £180,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 32237000 - Walkie-talkies
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
2%
Further information about fees
Framework Fees will be based on a percentage of the total turnover of business conducted by Suppliers under the Framework and shall be payable every 3 months.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Framework operation description
It should be noted that the Framework could be used, as outlined in option 1 and 2 below, by ESPO where electrical goods and accessories are required:
Option 1 - Call-off without competition
'Calling-off' Goods from the awarded Supplier who is a) included in the Framework and b) identified as offering the most advantageous solution to ESPO's requirements, based on the Framework award decision.
For all Lots (including sub-lots), purchase orders will be placed with the awarded Supplier(s) as required by ESPO.
Option 2 - Call-off with competition (Further Competitive Selection Process)
'Calling-off' by conducting a competition (further competitive selection process) amongst those Suppliers identified in the Framework as being able to provide the required Goods.
Please refer to the tender documents for any further details.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Electrical Appliances
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
Conditions of participation for Lot 1 includes insurance cover set as follows (required by framework award): £5m/£10m/£10m for Employers/Public/Product.
Lot 2. Audio, Visual and Presentation Equipment
Lot 3. Cameras and Photographic Equipment
Lot 4. Two-Way Radios
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
Conditions of participation for Lots 2-4 includes insurance cover set as follows (required by framework award): £5m/£5m/£5m for Employers/Public/Product.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Electrical Appliances
Lot 2. Audio, Visual and Presentation Equipment
Lot 3. Cameras and Photographic Equipment
Lot 4. Two-Way Radios
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Electrical Appliances
Lot 2. Audio, Visual and Presentation Equipment
Lot 3. Cameras and Photographic Equipment
Lot 4. Two-Way Radios
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please refer to all instructions captured via https://www.eastmidstenders.org/.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 January 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1. Electrical Appliances
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Price (Lot 1) | Quality | 80% |
| Price (Lot 1) | Price | 20% |
Lot 2. Audio, Visual and Presentation Equipment
Lot 3. Cameras and Photographic Equipment
Lot 4. Two-Way Radios
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Lots 2-4) | Price | 70% |
| Non-Price (Lots 2-4) | Quality | 30% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed):
(a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '205_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen).
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
Please refer to the tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these).
Contracting authority
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDD-1122-TCVN
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government